Your shutdown problems might be solved without messing with the registry. A damaged exit (wav) file could be the cause. (I don't know how to replace it.)
I'd run a full online virus scan at norton.com, then run the System File Checker, then run defrag to see if that helps.
I have the registry entry you mentioned. Spelling counts: WaitToKillServiceTimeout Check all the reg buttons but the last when you're searching the registry.
This is probably the HKEY you are referring to ;
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
WaitToKillServiceTimeout 20000
If it doesn't exist Create WaitToKillServiceTimeout & set to 20000
For HKEY click Edit > New > String Value , then press "Backspace" key to delete Highlighted text & type WaitToKillServiceTimeout (check spelling) & press "Enter" key.
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To can check Logoff sound by using Control Panel , Sounds,.... , Change the Sound Scheme & scroll to "Windows Logoff" then click > , even if it sounds OK try setting Sound to "None" by using Sound > Drop Down Menu > "None".
maxd
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I'd run a full online virus scan at norton.com, then run the System File Checker, then run defrag to see if that helps.
I have the registry entry you mentioned. Spelling counts: WaitToKillServiceTimeout Check all the reg buttons but the last when you're searching the registry.
gryjhnhpe
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January 3rd, 2004 18:00
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
WaitToKillServiceTimeout 20000
For HKEY click Edit > New > String Value , then press "Backspace" key to delete Highlighted text & type WaitToKillServiceTimeout (check spelling) & press "Enter" key.
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To can check Logoff sound by using Control Panel , Sounds,.... , Change the Sound Scheme & scroll to "Windows Logoff" then click > , even if it sounds OK try setting Sound to "None" by using Sound > Drop Down Menu > "None".